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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 65.82 and 45.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 65.82 and 45.36 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 65.82 = 45.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/65.82 = 45.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 65.82 × 45.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 2,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985.60/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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